The Coptic cross has 12 points altogether, meant to symbolize the 12 Apostles. Used by Coptic Christians, the Coptic cross is an extravagant emblem used in jewelry and architecture throughout northern Africa.
The Templar cross is a famous image used by the Knights Templar It has narrow arms in the centre that flare out as the branches of the cross extend.
The cross that the Templars wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom. For a knight, martyrdom was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven. The Tau cross is a T-shaped cross where all three ends of the cross extend. It resembles the letter T and is named after the Greek letter Tau.
Its religious significance goes back years. It is a beautiful cross that is one of the most popular crosses used in necklaces and jewelry around the world. Dog Tag. Shop by Recipient. Mother Daughter Set. Shop by Material. Sterling Silver. Rose Gold. Cubic Zirconia. Opal Jewelry.
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The Papal cross has three horizontal cross pieces laid on a vertical bar. These closely laid horizontal bars at the top of the cross resemble the three crowns on the papal tiara.
It could be said that the horizontal bars represent the Holy Trinity God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost or spirit , but this is not an official opinion.
In reality, the three bars simply indicate someone of higher rank than an archbishop, whose crosses have two horizontal bars. The Latin cross is the most well-known of all Christian crosses.
It consists of a single vertical bar on which a horizontal bar rests. It represents Jesus Christ's crucifixion, but without his physical form as part of the representation it's simply made up of the vertical and horizontal bars. The vertical piece of this cross is referred to as a "stipe," while the horizontal part is the "patibulum.
Before the cross was adopted by the Christian church, it served as a pagan symbol for thousands of years. The Russian Orthodox cross - also known as the suppedaneum cross - differs from traditional crosses due to its additional vertical bars. It has one single horizontal bar running directly above the traditional horizontal bar.
The bottom bar, resting beneath both of these, is placed at an angle and represents the suppedaneum, or footrest, that Jesus's feet were nailed to when he was crucified. The vertical bar at the very top represents his head, while the standard vertical cross stands for his hands. These crosses are found on Russian Orthodox churches as well as on the graves of practitioners of the religion, such as at the Old Russian Cemetery at Fort Ross in California.
The Greek cross, which consists of one single horizontal piece and one vertical piece that are the same length, is one of the earliest crosses commonly used by followers of the Christian religion. These crosses can be plain and undecorated or covered in patterns and designs. The Greek cross has been said to represent the church itself, the four directions or elements, or four evangelists.
This is unlike the Latin cross, which is tied directly to Christ's crucifixion. Some of the earliest Christian tombs have this version of the cross on them, so it is said to be the most ancient. This cross also formed the basis for architectural plans for churches in the Byzantine Empire.
The Celtic cross is unique as it consists of an ornamented circle surrounding the traditional horizontal and vertical pieces of a cross, both of which also have ornate designs. This additional circle represents eternity and the endlessness of God's love. These crosses appeared in Ireland and Scotland during the Early Middle Ages and are still used in modern times, particularly in cemeteries and as jewelry. According to certain legends, the Celtic cross was introduced by St.
Patrick and combines pagan and Christian symbolism. They are often made out of stone, and a number of them still sit near Scottish and Irish cathedrals today. The Coptic ankh, sometimes called a Coptic cross, is the symbol used by Coptic Christians in 4th century Egypt.
This version of the cross has its roots in Ancient Egyptian religious practice, which used the ankh, a flared T-shaped symbol with an almost oval shape at the top, which forms the hieroglyph for "breath of life. As time passed, Coptic Christians adopted the ankh but added an additional Greek cross at the center of the circular-shaped part to show their adherence to Christianity.
However, sometimes the Greek cross is omitted, leaving the symbol as a flared cross with a simple circle attached to its top. The Calvary cross is a standard cross that rests on a stepped platform. There are three steps up to the cross, which are said to represent faith, hope, and charity. The name Calvary refers to the place where Jesus was crucified - Mount Calvary. These crosses are commonly found on altars, as well as in cemeteries. The crucifix is an artistic representation of Jesus on the cross.
These crosses are usually of the Latin variety, with simple wooden or metal vertical and horizontal beams. They can be found in Orthodox and Catholic churches but not in Protestant ones, as Protestants favor a representation of Christ as transcended into heaven rather than suffering physically on the cross.
The form of Christ is the illustration of the bread that he passed during the last supper, and his blood is the wine that the apostles drank from one cup. It was said that the body of Christ is pure and flawless. Like a lamb that people used to sacrifice for God. The healthiest and without any Flaw. After the rebirth, we would all have the body of Christ.
A new and perfect form without blemish. His spilled blood to save all that accepts him as the savior and the son of God. A symbol that originated from the Sanskrit words that mean prosperity and luck.
It might be more popular as a symbol of the Nazis. This is also a version of the triskelion of the Celts. A four-arm of equal length that looks like a rotating arm. A symbol used in different religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. Due to its shape, it was said to be a precursor of the Christian cross. A version of the cross with the form of Jesus Christ on it. Corpus is referred to as the body of Christ. Crucifixion is a form of punishment for a person condemned of a crime such as those who go against the law, the order, and religion.
Christ, having been convicted of crucifixion, was stripped of all his clothing and underwent whipping with the use of a scourge. An object made of nine strands of leather or thick cords with knotted ends. Scourging is a form of torture. After the whipping, he then carried his cross to the location to Golgotha, a hill on Jerusalem, his last stop. He was hanged with a nail on each hand, his feet were tied and nailed to the wood.
A crest of thorns placed on his head. Researchers traced that Christ was only on the cross for only six hours. To confirm his death, a soldier had to piece him on the side where blood and water came out. A sign of sacrifice and redemption. Jesus Christ was the son of God even before he took his human form. He was with him before the creation of Earth. To praise him and ask for forgiveness in exchange for everlasting life. A cross characterized by the letters of Chi and Rho is the first two letters of the Greek word Christos.
The combination of eth letter P and the letter X. The story of King Constantine having a vision in the form of a dream telling him that having the Christian symbol on his shield would win him the war. Immediately upon waking up, he ordered his soldiers to mark their shields with the emblem. True enough, they won the battle against Maxentius. Deeply moved by the realization of the vision on his dream, he then orders the halt in persecuting Christians.
Emperor Constantine is the first Christian Roman king that had his baptism on his death bed. The symbol can be seen in on his crown, coins, and sarcophagus and on the helmets on his soldiers.
A symbol that existed before the Christian era, a symbol that denotes good-fortune for the pagans. A version of a Latin cross with an additional shorter horizontal line on top of the central horizontal line. A symbol of a Christ as a ruler and Christian faith. Originated in the tenth century, used as the coat of arms of Hungary.
A version f the cross used by the patriarch of a church. The uppermost short beam represents where the name of the person being crucified is placed. These four letters mean Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. This was set by Pontius Pilate, the king who ordered the death of Christ.
A name which Jesus declared that offended the said king. On a deeper level, A symbol of a Christ as a ruler and Christian faith. The uppermost short beam embodies Christ, who rules over the Christian Churches, which is represented by the second longer beam. Or the resurrection of the renaissance of Christ over death.
An eight-point version of the Patriarchal cross. It has an additional slanted short beam under the patriarchal cross. The top shorter horizontal wood. The reason behind the slanted lower beam or the foot bar is Dimas. The thief beside Christ during crucifixion who was crucified on the same day as Christ.
The upper slanted beam is pointing to Dimas's location during the said crucifixion. Another interpretation of the slanted beam is the top point is leading to the heavens, and the lower part is pointing to the underworld. Places where a person is destined to go depending on his decision to follow or reject Christ as his savior.
A version of the Latin cross with a slanted horizontal line below the main long horizontal line of the Latin cross. A six-point cross to replace the orthodox cross. A portion of the coat of arms of the government of Kherson of the Roman Empire. A French version of the Patriarchal cross. A double. A cross with a double horizontal; beam if the same length. The design originated in Jordan in the form of a shepherd crook.
A cross also used by the knights of Templar on their shield. The symbol denotes Christ over the head of the Christian religion, the same as the Patriarchal cross, the only difference is the meaning behind the foot bar.
The foot bar represents the passage in the Bible where humans must worship God worship the footstool on his feet: therefore, the incorporation of the lower beam on the Cross design. The knight of Templars is considered as the soldier s that protects the religion. They swore by blood an oath to protect the church of the Sepulcher that they take until their death.
Saint George cross is a version of the cross characterized with a prominent central cross with four small crosses in each angle. A version that has a variety of meanings. One would be Christ being the center and, the four stars are the gospel writer and preachers, namely Matthew, Luke, John, and Mark.
Another meaning would be Christ as the center, spreading the word of God in four directions of the Earth. Some also say that the four little stars are the nails embedded on Christ's body, and the horizontal part of the cross is the spear piercing his side as the soldier confirms his death. Of all the plant species, why a grapevine?
There is a passage in the bible wherein it talks about the gentiles and the Hebrews. Christ is the owner of the vineyard, and the Hebrews are the grapevines. The veins must continue to be fruitful for it not to be cut out of the crops for Christ can always get a foreign species and incorporate inside the vineyard that bears fruits. The grapevines pertain to the Hebrews that is a native race to the Holy land. Hebrews were given the first chance to learn and follow the word of God.
The opportunity to worship would be given to outsiders, such as the Gentiles who are willing and wanting to be a portion of the group. According to the scriptures, each of us has our own role and way of worship.
Some are meant to be preachers, some followers. Preachers must go out of their way to spread the words of God. While the followers have to fulfill their own part as a way of worship. A farmer's way of worship is to till the soil and produce good quality of produce. A cross in the figure of an anchor. An anchor keeps the boat stable and rooted to the ground.
A ship can sail anywhere and can encounter huge waves and storms, but an anchor firmly fixed on the ocean floor would keep the boat from straying from its course. A spirit that accepts Jesus Christ would never get lost from the path of enlightenment fro he would always be the light that would show you the right way and your strength that you can hold on to in spite of the problems or difficulties that you may encounter.
The Seal sign combined with the Holy cross. It is characterized by a bottom anchor shape, a sash with the initials of Joseph, Mary and Jesus, three hearts, the weeping heart of Mary, the sacred heart of Jesus, and the heart of Joseph with a cross on the uppermost part. Used as a seals coat of arms that denotes being a believer of Christ. A version of the Cross of Lorraine. What makes it unique is the thistle at the center of the two horizontal bars, which is a sign of bravery.
Another fascinating part would be the tips of the points having tiny cross shapes. Seven cross points that represent the seven sacraments of God. A version of the cross from India named after doubting Thomas or Saint Thomas. Saint Thomas traveled to India and introduced Christianity. A man named Thomas doubted the resurrection of Christ from the grave. He said that he would only belive once his fingers touched the wounds from the nails and thrust his hand into the wound where the spear pierced.
Jesus Christ then let him feel his wounds that humbled Thomas. He then started preaching the word of God and was living proof of Christ's resurrection. The cross is characterized by a dove on its uppermost part that symbolizes the Holy Spirit flying into people's hearts. The pomegranate buds on the tips of the cross points that denote the beginning of spiritual life for baptism and resurrection of the savior Jesus Christ.
The buds are also a sign of the four primary gospel writers and the curled part of the buds for apostles. The next part of this elaborate design is the menorah, a throne-like pedestal where the cross sits. The meaning of the menorah is based on the design. A lotus designed menorah denotes innocence and holiness.
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